While its specialized paramedic program will operate through at least Dec. 20, Exeter (N.H.) Hospital also plans to close additional programs.
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Illinois' 1st hospital-based organ donation center to open at Rush
Illinois’ first hospital-based donor care center will open Sept. 19 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, according to CBS News Chicago.
AI company misled hospitals: Texas AG
An AI company that works with health systems has reached an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to resolve allegations that it issued inaccurate and deceptive claims regarding the reliability and safety of its products.
Allina Health announces changes to nurse staffing
A small number of nurses may be laid off as Allina Health modifies its elective surgery schedule at Owatonna (Minn.) Hospital.
Tech jobs are dwindling
Technology workers no longer have their pick of employment offers or perks as tech jobs are waning, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 19.
The 'long-term vision' of AI at Mass General Brigham
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham has been among the earliest, and most aggressive, adopters of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Hospital-at-home, telehealth extension advances in Congress
A U.S. House committee unanimously passed a bill Sept. 18 that would extend the hospital-at-home program and telehealth flexibilities.
Most frequent CMS citations in 2024
Similar to 2023, hospitals are most frequently cited for deficiencies in patient rights, according to CMS data obtained by Becker’s.
Rhode Island hospital addresses financial losses, physician resignations
Wakefield, R.I.-based South County Health has responded to calls for leadership change in the wake of an open letter from physicians and a state Department of Health investigation.
FDA recalls Smiths Medical neonatal/pediatric and adult tracheostomy tubes
Smiths Medical has recalled and removed Bivona neonatal/pediatric and adult tracheostomy tubes due to a manufacturing defect that can cause the securement flange of the device to tear, which can cause loss of ventilation and loss of protected airway.&n…
